Detachable and adjustable brush-handle.



G. ROHRBACH.

DETACHABLE AND ADJUSTABLE BRUSH HANDLE.

APPLICATION FILED AUG-4. 1915.

1 1 58,856, Patenfed Nov. 2, 1915.

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GABRIEL ROHRBACI-I, OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

DETACHABLE AND ADJUSTABLE BRUSH-HANDLE.

Application filed August 4, 1915. Serial No. 43,571.

The object of the present invention is to provide a simple, substantial, cheaply manufactured handle for brushes and like devices, which may be quickly andeasily attached or detached with relation to the brush, and also adjusted to any angular position.

The invention consists of the parts and the combination and construction of parts as hereinafter more fully described and claimed, having reference to the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a standard form of the brush, showing the application of the handle. Fig. 2 is a central longitudinal sectional view of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a perspective View of a detachable handle. Fig. a is a perspective view of the socket washer. Fig. 5 a view of the bolt and nut, by which the handle as a whole is secured.

Referring to the drawings in detail, A indicates a standard form of brush, such as is used for painting, whitewashing, dusting and similar purposes. This is secured to the detachable and adjustable handle, generally indicated at B; which forms the subject matter of the present invention. This handle consists of a metal section comprising a shank 2 and a wooden handle 3 of any shape and length, which is secured by screws 4 or any other suitable means. The other end of 1 the metal section is bent to form a semicircle perforated as at 9, this permitting a bolt 1 0 to pass through the slotted fork perforation S) and the head 7 of the brush, said bolt being secured by means of a wing nut 11. The attaching means comprising the dishor socket Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 2, 19 15.

washer 8 and bolt 10 permits tli elfaii dle proper with connected fork to be securely attached to the head of the brush and also permits the handle to be turned in any direction, both laterally and angularly, as shown by the different dotted line positions, see Fig. l.

The proportions of a handle as here shown, permits brushes to be manufactured cheaper than has heretofore been possible, as the amount of wood employed in the head of the brush may be considerably reduced. It furthermore reduces the expense of the brush, as one handle may be used for any number of brushes of different sizes and makes, thus eliminating the price of the handle with each purchase of a. brush. The adjustable manner of attaching the handle also saves the hair or the bristles from excessive wear, as the handle may be swung into a position where the brush proper may be most efficiently worked or applied to the surface to be covered.

The detachable and adjustable handle is simple, and rigid in construction, can be quickly attached or detached and also adjusted to any suitable position.

For the purpose of preventing the socket washer from becoming lost, it is preferably secured to the brush head by means of screws 15.

The materials and finish of the several parts of the device are such as the experience and judgment of the manufacturer may dictate.

I wish it understood that various changes in form, proportions, and minor details of construction may be resorted to Within the scope of the appended claims, and that I do not wish to limit myself to the specific design and construction here shown.

Having thus described my invention what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patnet is 1. In combination with a brush head having a circular depression therein, a socket washer secured in said depression and having a circular rim engaged by the circular wall formed by the depression so as to support the rim against movement, a handle having a metal shank which latter has a curved end engaged in the washer, said shank being formed with a central longitudinal slot which extends completely throughthe free-end oft-he shank, anda boltv passedthrough said slot, Washer and brushhead.

2. In combination With a brushlhead, a

10 in the Washer so as to uniformly engage the Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner oflatents,

riin at any point t-hroughoutthe latter, and abolt for securingthe shank to the head.

Intest-imony whereof I have hereunto set my hand-inthe presence oftwo subscribing witnesses.

GABRIEL ROHRBACH.

I WVitnesses WV. WV. I-I ALEY, M. E. EWING.

Washington, I): G. 

